Join a team of forward-thinkers and take an active role in shaping the future of sportswear manufacturing. As a skilled Production Operator, you will run and monitor core machinery on our state-of-the-art, fully automated Lightspray™ line in Zurich, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance and quality. You will be a key player in the daily success of our mission to challenge conventions and rewrite the rulebook of our industry

To ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process, we kindly ask all applicants to submit their CV in English, as this is the working language of our company

Your Mission

• Independently operate and monitor multiple core production machines (e.g., plastic extruder, spraying, printing) according to SOPs, ensuring our revolutionary products meet unflinching quality standards
• Perform 1st level maintenance, including daily checks, system purging, inspection, cleaning, and lubrication
• Conduct basic troubleshooting for common machine alarms and stoppages, applying your problem-solving skills to keep production moving
• Independently evaluate shoe quality, understand the root causes of main quality defects, and adjust settings to correct common issues
• Apply your knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe machine entry to ensure a safe working environment for the entire team
• Add new articles to the server library and maintain thorough and accurate records of production activities
• Act as a role model and train new Line Assistants and Operators, sharing your knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Your story

• You have proven experience as a Machine Operator in a production environment, with a passion for technology and innovation
• You possess a strong mechanical aptitude and can identify early warning signs of equipment failure
• You have a working knowledge of electrical safety systems and can identify defective electrical components
• You are a data-driven problem-solver with a methodical approach to troubleshooting and quality control
• You are an excellent communicator who thrives in a team environment and excels at coordinating during shift handovers
• You are proficient in English (reading/writing) to comprehend SOPs and document production data

Join the Lightspray™ team, a group of passionate innovators and entrepreneurial thinkers united by a single mission: to make high-performance footwear at scale, anywhere, anytime, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are pioneers, using technology-driven solutions to revolutionize the running shoe landscape from the ground up

Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail

What we offer

• On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose
• On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination
• Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role